Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick has given Rehan Ahmed a vote of confidence as the leg-spinner waits to find out if he will be part of England‘s Ashes squad. A selection panel led by managing director Rob Key and head coach Brendon McCullum will finalise their touring party this week, with the majority of their decisions … Read more
During the first three parts of this series, we’ve identified the tangible components that have rendered the Florida Panthers as the NHL’s gold standard. Whether it’s their ability to defend the rush and turn mistakes into instant offence, their ability to manage the cap with an all-in framework, or their 1-2-2 forecheck, we’re trying to … Read more
It was on Tuesday night when New York Yankees’ embattled closer Devin Williams took the ball in the eighth inning of a scoreless game against the Texas Rangers. Two-thirds of an inning later, he had given up two earned runs, sealing the loss in his name. Once a lights-out closer, Williams has been the source of … Read more
Anxiety and consternation are a natural part of being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, especially during the playoffs. There’s a tendency to be preoccupied with the worst-case scenario, rather than living in the moment. And after the Maple Leafs lost in overtime to the Ottawa Senators, anxiety has morphed into outright panic for some factions … Read more
Chelsea and misfiring strikers – it’s a match made in heaven and a tale as old as time. The great forwards we’ve had over the years – Didier Drogba, Diego Costa, Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink – have all been the exception rather than the rule. In between them there’s been a lot of dross. Just look at … Read more